Samsung DIGIMAX 300 User manual

Thank you for buying a Samsung Camera.

This manual will guide you through using the camera, including capturing images, downloading images and

using the software applications. Please read this manual carefully before using your new camera.

ENGLISH

Digimax V10

User's Manual

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Instructions

Use this camera in the following order

Insert the

USB cable

Set up the

camera driver

Before connecting the camera to a PC, via the

USB cable, you will need to set up the camera

driver. Install the camera driver that is contained in

Application software CD-ROM.(p.110)

Take a picture (p.22)

Insert the supplied USB cable into the PC’s USB

port and the camera’s USB connection

terminal.(p.120)

Check the camera’s power. If the power is turned

off, press the camera button to turn it on.(p.29)

Take a picture

Check the

camera’s power

Check

[Removable Disk]

Open Window s EXPLORER and search for

[Removable Disk].(p.121)

If you use a card reader to copy the images on the memory card to your PC, the images

could be damaged. When transferring the images taken with the camera to your PC, be sure

to use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to your PC. Please note that the

manufacturer holds no responsibility for loss or damage of images on the memory card due

to the use of a card reader.

Getting to know your camera 5

About the icons 5

Danger 6

Warning 6

Caution 7

An FCC warning 7

System chart 8

Identification of features 10

Front & Top 10

Back 10

Side/ 5-function button 11

Mode dial 11

Connecting to a Power Source 14

Using the AC power adapter 15

Using the batteries 16

Removing the battery 16

Instructions on how to use the

memory card 17

Inserting the memory card 19

Removing the memory card 19

When Using the Camera for the

First Time 20

LCD monitor indicator 21

Starting the recording mode 22

How to use the AUTO mode 22

How to use the PROGRAM mode 23

How to use the APERTURE PRIORITY

mode 23

How to use the SHUTTER PRIORITY

mode 24

How to use the MANUAL mode 24

How to use the MySET mode 25

How to use the MOVIE CLIP mode 25

How to use the SCENE mode 27

How to use the VOICE RECORDING

mode 27

Things to Watch Out for When Taking

Pictures 28

Using the camera buttons to adjust the

camera 29

POWER button 29

SHUTTER button/ Jog dial 29

ZOOM W/T button 29

Voice memo/ UP button 32

Macro/ Down button (Focusing) 33

Focus lock 34

FLASH/ LEFT button 34

Self-timer/ Remote/ Right button 37

MENU/ OK button 39

+/- button 40

AEL/ASM button 43

MF button 44

LCD button 45

Using the LCD monitor to adjust the

camera settings 46

How to use the menu 49

Size 49

Quality 50

Metering 51

Continuous shot 52

Sharpness 53

Effect 53

Special Effect 54

Special Effect : Preset focus frames 54

Special Effect : Composite shots 55

Special Effect : Photo Frame 56

Save / Load a specific camera configuration

(MySET) 57

Scene 58

Movie Clip frame stabiliser 59

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Contents

READY

RECORDING

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Contents

Starting play mode 60

Playing back a still image 60

Playing back a movie clip 61

How to capture the movie clip 61

On camera movie trimming 62

Playing back a recorded voice 63

LCD monitor indicator 64

Using the camera buttons to adjust the

camera 65

Thumbnail / Enlargement button 65

Voice memo / Up button 66

Play & Pause/ Down button 67

LEFT/ RIGHT/ MENU/ OK button 68

LCD button 68

Delete button 69

Album button (MF button) 70

Setting up the play back function using the

LCD monitor 73

Starting the slide show 76

Protecting images 77

Deleting images 78

Resize 79

Rotating an image 80

DPOF 81

DPOF : STANDARD 81

DPOF : INDEX 82

DPOF : PRINT SIZE 82

PictBridge 83

PictBridge: Picture Selection 84

PictBridge: Print Setting 85

PictBridge: Printing 86

PictBridge: DPOF print 86

PictBridge : RESET 87

Setup menu 88

File name 89

Auto power off 90

Language 91

Formatting a memory card 91

Setting up the Date/ Time/ Date type 92

Imprinting the recording date 92

Sound 93

Connecting an External Device (USB) 93

Auto Focus lamp 94

LCD brightness 94

Selecting Video out type 95

Quick view 96

Initialisation 96

Setting up the MYCAM menu 97

Start up image 97

Start up sound 98

Shutter sound 98

Important notes 99

Warning indicator 101

Before contacting a service centre 102

Specifications 105

Software Notes 107

System Requirements 107

About the software 108

Setting up the application software 110

Starting PC mode 120

Removing the USB Driver for

Windows 98SE 123

Removable Disk 124

Removing the removable disk 125

Setting up the USB Driver for MAC 126

Using the USB Driver for MAC 126

Digimax Viewer 2.1 127

Digimax Reader 128

Using PhotoImpression 130

FAQ 132

SETUP

SOFTWARE

PLAY

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Getting to know your camera

Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera.

Prior to using this camera, please read the user manual thoroughly.

When you require After Sales service, please bring the camera and the cause of the camera

malfunction (such as Batteries, Memory card etc.) to the A/S centre.

Please check that the camera is operating properly prior to when you intend to use it (e.g. for

a trip or an important event) to avoid disappointment. Samsung camera takes no

responsibility for any loss or damages that may result from camera malfunction.

Keep the manual in a safe place.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

All brand and product names appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their

respective companies.

This manual contains instructions on using this camera that will help you to use this camera

safely and correctly. This will help prevent danger and injury to others.

About the icons

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,

may result in a minor or moderate injury.

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Danger

Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock

or severe damage to you or your camera. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs

should be carried out by your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre.

Please do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases, as this

could increase the risk of explosion.

Should any form of liquid or a foreign object enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the

camera, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter). You must

contact your dealer or Samsung Camera Service centre. Do not continue to use the camera

as this may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access

points e.g. the memory card slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric

shock.

Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock.

Do not use the flash in close proximity to people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to

your subject’s eyes, may cause eyesight damage.

When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into very strong light.

This may result in permanent damage to your eyesight.

For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to

prevent accidents e.g.:

Swallowing batteries or small camera accessories. If an accident should occur, please

consult a doctor immediately.

There is the possibility of injury from the camera’s moving parts.

Batteries and camera may become hot during prolonged use and it may result in camera

malfunction. Should this be the case, allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to allow it

time to cool.

Do not recharge non rechargeable batteries. This may cause an explosion.

Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed

vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to

extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera s internal components and could

cause a fire.

When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. This may cause heat to build up

and distort the camera body or cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in a

well-ventilated area.

Warning

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Caution

Leaking, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury.

Use batteries with the correct specification for the camera.

Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire.

Do not insert the batteries with the reverse polarities.

Remove the batteries when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time.

Batteries may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera's components.

Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the flash after

using it continuously. It may cause burns.

Do not move the camera while it is switched on, if you are using the AC Power Adapter.

After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the wall socket.

Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before

moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or

electric shock.

An FCC warning

This device has been tested in accordance with the limits of a class B digital device

under item 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide protection

against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates,

absorbs and can emit radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio

communication. There is however, no guarantee that interference will not occur in

some situations. Should any interference occur when this device is in operation,

please try one or more of the following measures.

Change the location and direction of any aerial.

Increase distance between the camera and the affected device.

Use a different socket away from the affected device.

Please contact a Samsung agent or a radio/TV engineer.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void user's authority to operate the equipment.

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System chart

Please check that you have the correct contents before using this product. To buy the optional

equipment, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or Samsung service centre.

User manual

Waranty card

Camera strap

Software CD

(see p.108)

SD memory card

(see p.17)

DPOF compatible

printer(see p.81)

Rechargeable battery

(SLB-1137)

Battery charger

(SBC-L3)

CHARGE

AC cord

AC adapter

(SAC-32, DC 3.3V 2.0A)

< Included items >

Pouch

Remote control

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System chart

USB cable AV cable

PictBridge compatible

printer(see p.83)

Computer

(see p.120)

External monitor

Yellow cable – Video

White colour - Voice

(see p.95)

For Windows

PC with processor better than MMX Pentium

233MHz (XP : Pentium II 300MHz)

Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP

Minimum 32MB RAM (XP : 128MB)

140MB of available hard-disk space

USB port

CD-ROM drive

800x600 pixels, 16-bit colour display

compatible monitor (24-bit colour display

recommended)

For Macintosh

Power Mac G3 or later

Mac OS 9.2 ~ 10.3

Minimum 64MB RAM

110MB of available hard-disk space

USB port

CD-ROM drive

QuickTime player

DivX(for movie clip)

System Requirements

When you connect the camera to a

computer, printer or external monitor, you

have to use the USB/ AV cable supplied with

the camera, or the external devices can't

recognise the camera.

CAUTION

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Identification of features

Front & Top

Back

Jog dial

Flash

Lens

Power button

Mode dial lamp

Microphone

Auto Focus

lamp & Self-

timer lamp

Mode dial

MF button

(Album button)

Autofocus indicator

lamp(Green)

Strap eyelet

Zoom T button

(Digital zoom)

Zoom W button

(Thumbnail)

Play mode button

LCD monitor

DC input

connection point

USB/ AV

connection terminal

Shutter button

Speaker

AEL/ASM

button

+/-, DELETE

button

Flash indicator lamp(Red)

LCD button

5-function button

Remote control sensor

Tripod socket

Viewfinder

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Identification of features

PROGRAM mode

Please select this mode for quick and easy picture taking

with minimal user interaction.

Selecting the automatic mode will configure the camera with

optimal settings. You can still manually configure all

functions except the iris and shutter speed.

AUTO mode

You can select the desired working mode by using the mode dial located on the top of the

camera. This digital camera has 8 recording modes. These are listed below.

Side/ 5-function button

Mode dial

Memory card slot

Battery chamber cover

FLASH/ LEFT

button

MENU/ OK

button

Macro/ Play & Pause button/

DOWN button

SELF-TIMER/

Remote/

RIGHT button

Voice Recording

/ Voice memo/ UP button

Battery

chamber

Battery holder

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Identification of features

Set the aperture value for automatic exposure depends on the

brightness of the object by automatic shutter speed setting in

the camera.

A (Aperture priority) shooting mode

Set the shutter speed for automatic exposure depends on the

brightness of the object by automatic aperture value setting in

the camera.

S (Shutter priority) shooting mode

The user can manually set both the aperture value and the

shutter speed.

M (Manual) shooting mode

This mode allows users to save frequently used shooting

settings for later use.

MySET mode

A movie clip can be recorded for as long as the available

recording time of the memory capacity allows.

- Image size : 640X480, 320X240, 160X128 (user selectable)

- Movie clip file type : *.avi(MPEG-4)

MOVIE CLIP mode

Use the menu to easily configure optimal settings for a variety

of shooting situations. These include NIGHT, PORTRAIT,

CHILDREN, LANDSCAPE, CLOSE UP, TEXT

RECOGNITION, SUNSET, DAWN, BACKLIGHT,

FIREWORKS and BEACH & SNOW scenes.

SCENE mode

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Identification of features

Self-timer lamp (Based on 10-second Self-timer; see p. 37)

MODE

Icon

MODE

SCENE

AUTO

PROGRAM

MySET

VOICE RECORDING

Night

MOVIE CLIP

PLAY

Children

Landscape

Close up

Sunset Dawn

Backlight Fireworks

Beach & Snow

Auto focus indicator lamp

Mode dial lamp

Flash indicator lamp

Mode icons

A priority

Portrait

Text

S priority

Manual

Colour Status Camera Status

Blinking

- For the first 8 seconds, the LED blinks at 1second intervals.

- For the final 2 seconds, the LED blinks quickly at 0.25-second

intervals.

Red

Colour Status Camera Status

Blinking

Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Not focused

PC Mode: Transmitting Data

Recording Mode (lightly press the shutter button): Focused

On

Green

Colour Status Camera Status

Blinking

Flash in the process of charging

Flash ready

ON

Red

Colour Status Camera Status

ON

Turned off the LCD with the LCD button.

PC Mode: When the USB cable is inserted.

Green

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Connecting to a Power Source

Important information about battery usage

When the camera is not used, turn off the camera power.

Do not charge the non rechargeable batteries. It may cause an explosion.

Please remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for long periods.

Batteries can lose power over time and are prone to leaking if kept inside the camera.

Low temperatures (below 0°C) can affect the performance of the batteries and you may

experience reduced battery life.

Batteries will usually recover at normal temperatures.

During extended use of the camera, the camera body may become warm.

This is perfectly normal.

If the camera is in PC mode, slide show, playing back a voice recording or playing back a

movie clip, it is recommended that you use an AC adapter.

INFORMATION

There are two ways in which to provide the camera with power. You can use batteries or

alternatively, you can use an AC(100 ~ 250V) Adapter (DC 3.3V 2.0A).

We recommend using rechargeable battery (SLB-1137).

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Connecting to a Power Source

Always turn off the power before taking the AC adapter out of the mains supply.

As with all mains powered devices, safety is important. Ensure that neither the camera

nor adapter comes into contact with water or metallic materials.

Please ensure that you use an AC adapter (3.3V 2.0A) with the correct specification for

the camera. Failure to do so may affect your warranty.

DANGER

If you have access to a mains supply, using an AC

Adapter (SAC-32, DC 3.3V 2.0A) allows the camera

to be used for long periods of time. Plug the adapter

into the connection point (DC IN 3.3V) on the

camera. Remove the batteries from the camera

when using an AC adapter.

Using the AC power adapter (SAC-32, DC 3.3V 2.0A, optional)

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Connecting to a Power Source

Using the batteries

Battery status

Battery indicator

The batteries are fully

charged

Prepare new batteries

There is no battery capacity.

Replace with new batteries.

There are 3 indicators for battery condition that are displayed on the LCD monitor.

Removing the battery

1. Turn off the camera power. Open the battery chamber

cover and move the battery holder aside. The battery will

be released.

2. Take out the battery and close the battery chamber cover.

: If the camera does not turn on after you have inserted batteries,

please check whether the batteries are inserted with the correct

polarity(+/-).

1. Open the battery chamber

cover by pushing in the

direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries taking

note of the polarity (+ / -).

3. To close the battery

chamber cover, push it

until it clicks.

When the battery chamber cover is opened, do not press the battery chamber cover by

force. This may cause the battery chamber cover modification or breakage.

INFORMATION

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Instructions on how to use the memory card

Be sure to format the memory card (see p.91) if you are using a newly purchased memory for

the first time, if it contains data that the camera cannot recognise, or if it contains images

captured with a different camera.

Turn off the camera power whenever the memory card is being inserted or removed.

Repeated use of the memory card will eventually reduce the memory card’s performance.

Should this be the case, you will need to purchase a new memory card.

Wear and tear on the memory card is not covered by the Samsung warranty.

The memory card is an electronic precision device.

Do not bend, drop or subject the memory card to any heavy impact.

Do not store the memory card in an environment with strong electronic or magnetic fields,

e.g. near loud speakers or TV receivers.

Please do not use or store in an environment where there are extremes in temperature.

Do not allow the memory card to become dirty or to come into contact with any liquid.

Should this happen, clean the memory card with a soft cloth.

Please keep the memory card in its case when not in use.

During and after periods of extended use, you may notice that the memory card is warm.

This is perfectly normal.

Do not use a memory card that is used in another digital camera.

To use the memory card in this camera, format first the memory card by using this camera.

Do not use a memory card formatted by another digital camera or memory card reader.

Maintenance of the memory card

Preserving the memory card data

If the memory card is subjected to any of the following, the recorded data may become

corrupted :

- When the memory card is used incorrectly.

- If the power is switched off or the memory card is removed while recording, deleting

(formatting) or reading.

Samsung cannot be held responsible for lost data.

It is advisable to copy important data onto other media as back-up e.g. floppy disks, hard

disks, CD etc.

If there is insufficient memory available : If you press the shutter button for the shot, a

[Card Full !] message will appear and the camera will not operate. To optimise the amount of

memory in the camera, replace the memory card or delete unnecessary images stored on

the memory.

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Instructions on how to use the memory card

Don't remove the memory card when the Auto focus lamp(Green) is blinking as this may

cause damage to data in the memory card.

INFORMATION

[ SD(Secure Digital) memory card ]

Write

protect

switch

Label

Card

pins

Recorded image size TIFF S. Fine Fine Normal 30 FPS 15FPS

3072X2304 1 9 15 23 - -

2816X2112 1 10 18 26 - -

2592X1944 1 11 21 33 - -

2272X1704 2 14 26 40 - -

2048X1536 3 17 33 50 - -

1600X1200 4 30 51 60 - -

1024X768 11 60 106 129 - -

640X480 22 121 165 202 - -

640X480 - - - -

About 2MIN About 4MIN

320X240 - - - -

About 4MIN About 7MIN

160X128 - - - -

About 8MIN About 15MIN

The camera can use SD Memory Cards and MMC (Multi Media Cards).

Please consult the enclosed manual for using the the MMC Cards.

The SD memory card has a write protect switch

that prevents image files from being deleted or

formatted.

By sliding the switch to the bottom of the SD

memory card, the data will be protected.

By sliding the switch to the top of the SD

memory card, the data protection will be

canceled. Slide the switch to the top of the SD

memory card before taking a picture.

When using a 32MB SD memory card, the specified shooting capacity will be as follows.

(These figures are intended as an indication of expected performance). These figures are

approximate as image capacities can be affected by variables such as subject matter.

Still

image

Movie

clip

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Inserting the memory card

1. Turn off the camera’s power and pull the battery chamber

cover in the direction of the arrow to open.

2. Have the front of the memory card facing toward the front of

the camera (lens) and the card pins toward the back of the

camera (LCD monitor), and then push the memory card into

the card slot until you hear a click.

3. To close, push the battery chamber cover until you hear a

click. If the memory card does not slide in smoothly, do not

attempt to insert it by force. Check the direction of insertion,

and then insert it correctly. Do not insert the memory card the

wrong way round. Doing so may damage the memory card

slot.

1. Turn the power off using the power button.

Open the battery chamber cover and press the memory

card as shown in the image and release.

2. Remove the memory card and close the battery chamber

cover.

Removing the memory card

When the camera is turned on, inserting or removing the memory card makes the camera

power be turned off.

INFORMATION

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When Using the Camera for the First Time

If the camera is turned on for the first time, a menu will be displayed to set date, time and

language in the LCD monitor. This menu will not be displayed after setting up the date, time

and language. Set up the date, time and language before using this camera.

Setting up the date, time and date type

1. Select the [D & Time] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN

button and press the RIGHT button.

2. Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button to select the

desired sub menu and press the OK button.

RIGHT button : Selects YEAR/ MONTH/ DAY/ HOUR /

MINUTE/DATE TYPE

LEFT button : Moves the cursor to the [D & Time]

main menu if the cursor is at the first

item of the date and time setup. In all other instances, the cursor will be

shifted to the left of its current position.

UP/ DOWN button : changes the value of each item.

You can select 18 languages. These are listed below:

English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, S. Chinese, T. Chinese, Japanese,

Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish,Swedish, Finnish, Thai, BAHASA(MALAY/

INDONESIAN) and Arabic.

Even if the camera is restarted, the language setting will be maintained.

INFORMATION

Setting up the language

1. Select the [Language] menu by pressing the UP/DOWN

button and press the RIGHT button.

2. Select the desired sub menu by pressing the UP/ DOWN

button and press the OK button.

Setup

D & Time 05/01/01

Language English

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Setup

D & Time 05/01/01

Language English

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